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<\/a>By Geoffrey Huchel<\/strong><\/p>\n1949 had its fair share of classic and successful films, and they are all celebrating their 70th Anniversary in 2019. There are dozens of films that have become favorites, especially to those (like me) who enjoy movies from this era. Although it would\u2019ve been wonderful to list every one, I narrowed the list down to ten (which was a very difficult task).These films, each unique to their own success, come from a wide variety of genres for their stories and settings, and feature some of the most celebrated stars of Hollywood\u2019s Golden Age. Here\u2019s a breakdown of each film. <\/p>\n
A LETTER TO THREE WIVES Running Time 1 hr 43 min<\/strong><\/em> ADAM\u2019S RIB Running Time 1 hr 41 min<\/strong><\/em> ALL THE KING\u2019S MEN Running Time 1 hr 50 min<\/strong><\/em> THE HEIRESS Running Time 1 hr 55 min<\/strong><\/em> LITTLE WOMEN Running Time 2 hr 2 min<\/strong><\/em> ON THE TOWN Running Time 1 hr 38 min<\/strong><\/em> SAMSON AND DELILAH Running Time 2 hr 11 min<\/strong><\/em> SHE WORE A YELLOW RIBBON Running Time 1 hr 44 min<\/strong><\/em> TWELVE O\u2019CLOCK HIGH Running Time 2 hr 12 min<\/strong><\/em> WHITE HEAT Running Time 1 hr 54 min<\/strong><\/em>
\nDirected by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
\nStarring: Jeanne Crain
\nLinda Darnell
\nAnn Sothern
\nKirk Douglas
\nPlot: A letter is addressed to three wives from their \u201cbest friend\u201d Addie Ross, announcing that she is running away with one of their husbands\u2026but she does not say which one.
\nTrivia: Winner of two Oscars: Best Director and Best Writing, Screenplay<\/p>\n
\nDirected by: George Cukor
\nStarring: Spencer Tracy
\nKatharine Hepburn
\nPlot: Domestic and professional tensions mount when a husband and wife work as opposing lawyers in a case involving a woman who shot her husband.
\nTrivia: Nominated for an Oscar for Best Writing, Story and Screenplay<\/p>\n
\nDirected by: Robert Rossen
\nStarring: Broderick Crawford
\nJohn Ireland
\nJoanne Dru
\nMercedes McCambridge
\nPlot: The rise and fall of a corrupt politician, who makes his friends richer and retains power by dint of a populist appeal.
\nTrivia: Winner of three Oscars: Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Broderick Crawford) and Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Mercedes McCambridge)<\/p>\n
\nDirected by: William Wyler
\nStarring: Olivia de Havilland
\nMontgomery Clift
\nPlot: A young na\u00efve woman falls for a handsome young man who her emotionally abusive father suspects is a fortune hunter.
\nTrivia: Winner of four Oscars: Best Actress in a Leading Role (Olivia de Haviland, Best Art Direction-Set Direction, Best Costume Design, Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture.<\/p>\n
\nDirected by: Mervyn LeRoy
\nStarring: June Allyson
\nMargaret O\u2019Brien
\nElizabeth Taylor
\nJanet Leigh
\nMary Astor
\nPeter Lawford
\nPlot: The March sisters- Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy struggle to make ends meet in their New England household while their father is away fighting inj the Civil War. Despite harsh times, they cling to optimism, often with neighbor Laurie as a companion. As they mature, they face burgeoning ambitions and relationships, as well as tragedy, all the while maintaining their unbreakable bond.
\nTrivia: Oscar winner for Best Art Direction- Set Decoration<\/p>\n
\nDirected by: Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly
\nStarring: Gene Kelly
\nFrank Sinatra
\nBetty Garrett
\nAnn Miller
\nPlot: Three sailors on a day of shore leave in New York City to look for fun and romance before their twenty-four hours are up.
\nTrivia: Oscar winner for Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture<\/p>\n
\nDirected by: Cecil B. DeMille
\nStarring: Hedy Lamarr
\nVictor Mature
\nGeorge Sanders
\nAngela Lansbury
\nPlot: When strongman Samson rejects the love of the beautiful Philistine woman Delilah, she seeks vengeance that brings horrible consequences they both regret.
\nTrivia: Winner of two Oscars: Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design<\/p>\n
\nDirected by: John Ford
\nStarring: John Wayne
\nJoanne Dru
\nJohn Agar
\nPlot: Captain Nathan Brittles, on the eve of retirement, takes out a last patrol to stop an impending massive Indian attack. Encumbered by women who must be evacuated, Brittles finds his mission impaired.
\nTrivia: Oscar winner for Best Cinematography<\/p>\n
\nDirected by: Henry King
\nStarring: Gregory Peck
\nHugh Marlowe
\nPlot: A hard-as-nails general takes over a bomber unit suffering from low morale and whips them into fighting shape.
\nTrivia: Winner of two Oscars: Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Dean Jagger) and Best Sound, Recording<\/p>\n
\nDirected by: Raoul Walsh
\nStarring: James Cagney
\nVirginia Mayo
\nEdmond O\u2019Brien
\nPlot: A psychopathic criminal with a mother complex makes a daring break from prison and leads his old gang in a chemical plant payroll heist. Shortly after the plan takes place, events take a crazy turn.
\nTrivia: Oscar nomination for Best Writing, Motion Picture Story<\/p>\n
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